Dark Dramatic or Autumn Nudes? (tell us & win) There were two clear camps during Fashion Week for Autumn 2015: dark and moody or soft and neutral. That was the makeup direction that came from the runways of Paris, New York, Milan and London. Lips were either darkened rouge or barely there neutrals. Bright pinks, fuchsias and corals were pushed to the sidelines. I think the biggest surprise for me was seeing how dark the lips were at Trussardi in Milan! This is one of the oldest and most conservative luxury brands in the country. And models came down the catwalk with an almost black lip. It certainly got editors’ attention.
Celebrity makeup artist Rebecca Restrepo is always one of my favourite artists to make sense of the trends. She’s the brainchild behind Elizabeth Arden’s makeup collections and she tests her colour stories on all skin tones and age groups to find colours that work in real life. “In general, I think women can get stuck in a makeup rut when it comes to colour. They find one or two shades they feel comfortable in and they stick with them for years. But we need to evolve and change over time. I recommend trying a new shade for a full 24 hours before deciding whether you like it or not. Try a colour that you might not normally buy and see what reactions you get throughout the day.” She says that runway makeup is often created to make a statement and get noticed. But any shade can be adapted in real life. It is just how you apply and wear it.
Arden Beautiful Colour Lipsticks in Rustic Red, Ultra Violet & Scarlett
“I think the easiest way to update your look this season is change the texture to matte. If you’ve gone with lip gloss for ages, switch it up. Of if you’ve worn lip stains for a while, try a lipstick. The new moisturizing versions are very comfortable to wear.”
Arden Beautiful Colour Lipsticks in Sunburst, Sweet Pink & Pink Pink
One of Restrepo’s projects she’s most proud of is the Arden Beautiful Colour Moisturizing Lipstick collection. The formula boasts moisture-enriched pigments and Volulip to seal in hydration. This helps looks look plumper and fuller.
I gave away these six Arden lipsticks to one lucky reader. I drew the name Kenetrice Nicholee from all those who commented. Congrats Kenetrice!
1,178 Comments
Sinead Charlotte
October 14, 2015 at 11:48 amThe nude hues!
Linda Klages
October 14, 2015 at 9:59 amprefer darker shades but the nudes would work for early daytime @woodbridge
Vera Boyce
October 14, 2015 at 8:55 amDecisions decisions…..Autumn Nudes for me 🙂
denise
October 14, 2015 at 8:49 amin college, I would have worn the moodys, now I’m more of the nudes’ shades person
@momof3boysj
Giota Stamouli
October 14, 2015 at 4:41 amDarker shades for the upcoming winter, though the nudes are great too!!
@StamouliG
Mary Baldwin
October 14, 2015 at 2:11 amOn balance, the nudes, but the darker are lovely too. @marymod1
CeecesTravel
October 13, 2015 at 5:57 pmHi Dave!
It is my 1st Blogaversary next month (November) and I am loving the Bold Make Up choices and finds I have seen lately!
To answer your questions I would wear them both at the same time. The ombre lip looks so good on a darker skin, and I am very eager to try it with other colors!
#LoveAndTravelHugs©
Cee
Twitter-Name: @CeecesTravel
Petra Beck
October 13, 2015 at 4:34 pmDark dramatic! Autumn is the time for bold shades.
TRACY KENNY
October 13, 2015 at 4:12 pmI love the darker Autumn shades, they are just right for the darker nights and suit me more @tracyliz123
Karen D
October 13, 2015 at 3:17 pmThe dark colors are ones that I would wear but usually I go for nudes. karen_dietrich
Anthea Holloway
October 13, 2015 at 2:22 pmI love the nude hues – so subtle and beautiful! @antheajholloway
Anthea Holloway
October 13, 2015 at 2:22 pmI love the nude hues – so subtle and beautiful!
Neha Parmar
October 13, 2015 at 1:51 pmNude hues @nehaparmar88
Helen Clayton
October 13, 2015 at 12:43 pmThe darker shades for autumn evenings-the paler for summery days! @hellywellytaff
Chanise Kemp
October 13, 2015 at 12:36 pmDefinitely the darker shades for the colder months♡
Chanise Kemp
October 13, 2015 at 12:36 pmTwitter name – chanisekempxx
lucy camilla
October 13, 2015 at 11:51 amI wore lots of nudes during summer, I think for me personally I prefer gorgeous deep dramatic shades in the colder weather! Lovely giveaway x
Carolyn Corrin
October 13, 2015 at 10:26 amLove the whole collection. @victreebel21
Lizzy Cooper
October 13, 2015 at 10:05 amI prefer the darker shades! 😀
Bonnie King
October 13, 2015 at 4:56 amI prefer the darker shades. I love the shade Ultra Violet!
@theonlybonster
Mary Ja
October 13, 2015 at 3:21 amAutumn nudes are more ‘me’ but the darker colours are gorgeous too.
Anna Walker
October 13, 2015 at 1:24 amI prefer the nude shades.
Sarah B.
October 12, 2015 at 11:31 pmNudes!
Helena Gilbert
October 12, 2015 at 4:25 pmNude Hues for my pale complexion
Karen D
October 12, 2015 at 2:46 pmI think the Autumn Nudes would look best on me. @karen_dietrich
funnygirl
October 12, 2015 at 2:25 pmI better be a Dark Dramatic